A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3232391 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233779 epoch_slot_no: 15379 block_no: 3232240 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1821 time: 2019-10-12 11:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf001b8f82899848666fcc7c47a7d44b0d1a878f01da98d5e5556c845953369b3Block Operator
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